Advisory Council
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering Advisory Council, or COEAC, is a group of industrial, business, legislative and professional leaders committed to the vitality of engineering education at Kansas State University. The council helps the college strengthen its learning, research and outreach programs; improve its facilities; expand its base of support; and serve its alumni. Council members actively participate in the continual assessment of the college’s progress and development of college/industry partnerships.
COEAC Responsibilities
The mission of the advisory council is to --
- Advise the college leadership team on programs, policies and operations;
- Facilitate resource development through advocacy for state and federal funding, internal campus budgeting, and corporate relationships and private gifts;
- Assist with placement of students;
- Recognize achievement of alumni and other college supporters;
- Assist with publicity and public relations; and
- Promote a connection among faculty, students, alumni and industry.
Current members:
Kevin Burke '86, ME Chrysta Castañeda '85, IE Nick Chong '90, EE Jim Coen '82, CE Gib Compton '80, CNS Darold Davis '70, CE Roger Farrell '75, CE Richard Fornelli '72, '73, CE Kimberly (Kim) Gerard '82, '84, CE Don Glaser '74, ME Chuck Grier '73, CNS Deyona "Dee" Hays '89, EE Kevin Honomichl '86, CE | Warren Kennedy '90, CHE Ryan McGuire '92, IE Karl Miller '84, ME D. Craig Nelson Mark Nyquist '80, CNS Robert Reichenberger '89, EE Sabrina Schriner '92, EE Art K. Umble '82, CE Beth Ward '93, IE Jerry Westhoff '74, CE Mike Wiegers, '82, EE |
